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There are a lot of opinions and rumors about Constantine, the Council of Nicea, and the events of the fourth century that changed Christianity to Christendom. Not only will you get the incredible story, with all its twists, plots, and intrigues, but you will find out how history is done and never wonder what is true again.-
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Tag Archives: righteousness
All Sins: Past, Present, and Future … Or Not
So I’ve got a guy on Facebook telling me that when the Bible says that all our sins are forgiven (Col. 2:13), this necessarily means that even our future sins are forgiven. He wants me to show him a verse … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Evangelicals, Gospel, Holiness, Modern Doctrines
Tagged Colossians 2 13, Eternal Life, Galatians 3 ;13, Holiness, Jesus paid the price, ransom, redemption, righteousness, Romans 6, Romans 6 22, Romans 6 23
The Intelligent Fool
Your IQ does not measure your wisdom, just your intelligence. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness, Miscellaneous
Tagged correction, fear of the Lord, instruction in righteousness, rebuke, reproof, righteousness, wisdom
1 Comment
Nothing Shall Separate Us from the Love of God
Today my father-in-law’s “Verse of the Day” talked about Romans 8:38-39, which says that Paul was convinced that no created thing and no trial (nor a bunch of other things) can separate us from the love of God which is … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness, Miscellaneous
Tagged early christianity, eternal security, forgiveness, grace, love of God, mercy, once saved always saved, repentance, righteousness, romans 8:38, upright
Questions About Salvation
This is an email I wrote this morning. I think it’s anonymous enough to post publicly. 1. What does “saved” mean to me? “Saved” is a big word that means different things in different context. In Romans 5:9-10 for example, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Gospel, Modern Doctrines
Tagged apostles, assurance, atonement, eternal security, faith vs works, Gospel, grace, judgment, justification, once saved always saved, paid penalty, ransom, redemption, righteousness, salvation, saved, soteriology
4 Comments
The “Easy” Part of the Christian Walk (Continued)
I sent an email today talking about the basics of walking with Christ and of dealing with weakness. I thought it was worth sharing with you. Any of you that are mature in Christ, no matter what your background, will … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Holiness
Tagged righteousness, walking in the spirit
God’s Righteousness
I was quoted last night. One of the elders told the church here that I had said that we should not pursue righteousness. Everyone was nodding. No one minded. Let me tell you why. There is a useless righteousness. The … Continue reading
Behavior Is Better Than Belief
Today, I just have some points for you to consider: After 300 years of church history, the Council of Nicea still found only a paragraph’s worth of doctrine important enough to encapsulate in a creed. The foundation of God, according … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Holiness, Modern Doctrines
Tagged behavior, belief, council of nicea, foundation of god, matt 7:21, Nicene Creed, obedience, righteousness, statement of faith
9 Comments
Pleading for Sin and Pleading for Righteousness
A friend mentioned I hadn’t posted in nearly a month. I’ve been working on my book about the Council of Nicea. 10 chapters done, 1 chapter to write, and 9 to edit. I also have to edit the glossaries. I … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness
Tagged born again, council of nicea, Eternal Life, evildoers, george fox, good works, grace, pleading for sin, quakers, righteousness, well-doers
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What Are the Implications of an Old Earth for Christians?
I really love our God, and I believe he’s way stronger than our ideas. He can take care of us even while we enjoy searching out the truth. Those who seek find. He doesn’t give snakes to children who ask for eggs. Let us not be “ye of little faith,” but let us address him as Father and trust him as children. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Gospel, Modern Doctrines, Unity
Tagged acts, apostles, Bible, bible interpretation, Evolution, faith, figurative, Gospel, Holiness, Jesus, literal, obedience, old earth, righteousness, Scriptures, sound doctrine, Theology, Trinity, Unity
8 Comments
Final Judgments and False Gospels: A Comment
If Jesus changes our lives, then Christians are holier than non-Christians. We are better than non-Christians, and they need to know that. The lost need some idea that Jesus has the power to help them!!! Continue reading
